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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.15, 835.92 and 357.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.15, 835.92 and 357.48 is: 492.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.15 : 835.92 = 357.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.15/835.92 = 357.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.15x = 835.92 × 357.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.15x = 298,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,824.68/606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.99

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